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“It saddens me but not surprised that my political opponents have resorted to black propaganda and baseless complaints, when our attention should be solely focused on cushioning the devastating effects of the pandemic, and helping the Filipino people to get back on their feet,” he said.
Suarez said his track record in public service will speak for itself, and he maintained that he has served as a public servant with only the “highest degree of integrity, accountability, and good governance.”
Since he became the 2nd district representative of Quezon, Suarez said that the province even won numerous awards and the lives of his constituents have improved significantly.
Published December 14, 2020, 2:56 PM
Another complaint against Quezon 2nd District Rep. David Suarez has reached the Office of the Ombudsman on Monday.
This time, the raps alleged his involvement in series of “anomalous” cash advances amounting to P56.14 million made from 2013 to 2018 during his incumbency as governor of Quezon province.
Suarez is facing the complaint together with Provincial Accountant Evangelina Ong, Provincial Treasurer Rosario Marilou Uy, and Provincial Budget Officer Diego Salas.
Complainants Leonito Batugon, Antonio Almoneda, Marife Benusa, and Mauro Forneste want them administratively charged for Grave Misconduct, Dishonesty, and Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of Service.
As for the criminal charges, complainants want them held liable for violation of Article 217 and 218 of the Revised Penal Code, otherwise known as Malversation of Public Funds and Failure of Accountable Officer to Render Accounts, respectively, as well as Section 3(e) of